Bad breath has many causes, and today our Northwest Dental Associates team in Medford, Oregon, is happy to share three common causes and how you can overcome them to give you a stellar smile and fresher breath. Teeth and Tongue Your mouth is home to millions of bacteria that build up into a sticky film called plaque. Plaque coats your... read more »

Why is flossing necessary? Dental floss is an extremely vital part of your oral health care daily regimen, as it cleans the areas between teeth that brushing cannot reach. If for any reason your flossing habits are inadequate and cannot be altered, try switching to an alternative interdental cleaner such as a water flosser. For a list of optimum tips... read more »

Chances are that the person reading this has been told during a dental check-up that they need to floss more often. This isn’t too shocking, as over 80% of dental patients confess to their dentist they do not practice regular flossing. We at Northwest Dental Associates are sure that you have heard how important flossing is to the health of... read more »